Russian colonists win Central Asia through patient labor
A review of Stephen Graham’s Through Russian Central Asia details how irrigation and settlement by Russian families transformed deserts into productive land. Colonists plant trees along dikes, build twig and grass homes, and prudent farming, turning arid wastelands into roots of Russia’s empire without protracted fighting.
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Russian Central Asia
Stephen Grabao
Caspian Sea
Baku
Krasnovodsk
Graham
Groahoam
Earth
Heaven
Central Asia
Mr. Graham
England
Bokhara
Khiva
Russia
Why the Cord of Wood Shrinks
University of Washington forestry students Ralph Faulkner and Henry Stern berg show a full length cord of wood shrinks by about 24.76 percent after sawing and stacking. The study notes spaces between sticks in four foot lengths reduce packing efficiency, partly explaining short measure concerns in dealer deliveries.
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Ralph Faulkner
Henry Sternberg
College of Forestry
University of Washington
Hugo Winkenwerder
Advancements in X-ray Use Aid Modern Surgeons
The X-ray is now indispensable to surgery with new devices that keep the injury site in view during operations. A head worn frame with a fluoroscope lets surgeons see X-ray revealed areas continually. The patient rests on a special table while the X-ray stays on, reducing groping and improving precision.
Cokeville Local News and Holidays Around Town 1916
Cokeville residents spend holidays with relatives and friends across nearby towns. visitors include Marshall Reynolds Gillispie Edgerton and more while travel hurdles due to snow drifts are noted. several ill lists and sick coverage, hospital wiring work, and a mix of local social visits mark the holiday period.
Eurydice the First Italian Opera Publicly Performed
The 1600 opera Eurydice drew wide attention as the first Italian opera publicly performed. Its score appeared in Florence in 1600 dedicated to Marie de Medici and was printed in Venice in 1608, with a copy preserved in the British Museum.
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Florence
Marie de Medici
Venice
British Museum
Child Punishment Tale From Local Household
The excerpt recalls a boy named Charles who stole from neighbors and stores. His mother punished him by tying him to a library table, rope fixed to his leg. He quipped that the next leg should be tied because they would run away.
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Charles
Odor in Shoeblacking Linked to Needle Oil
Scientific American explains the scent in shoes and boots derives from oil distilled from spruce and hemlock needles. The oil is largely produced in New England during the winter season.
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Scientific American
New England
Parson Chooses Ministry in Border Town Water Haul Tale
In a tough border town scene a mayor considers a preacher for a new church. The dialogue hints at faith, community needs, and the reality of hauling water 14 miles as a daily burden.
Indian Dyes From Dogwood tree roots described
The piece notes dogwood as the source of the famous Indian red dye used by warriors for feathers and buckskin. It states the dye comes from the tree roots and claims it is perhaps the brightest dye obtainable from American trees.
Gufferer From High Prices in Local Dialect
A fragmented pastiche reflects on rising tobacco costs and hardship in a Black community. Phrases echo regional speech and portray economic pressure, with characters voicing fear and coping through humor and resignation.
Lost heifer offered reward for return in Liberal area
A two year old heifer named Reddish oot was lost near upper slope on night war. Liberal reward offered for the return of the cow. Owner: WO. Roberts.
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Roberts
Butter Wraps and Farm Station Adverts
Local ad notes butter wraps and farm station items, with pricing centered at the register office. Read as a compact notice of grocery and farm goods available for sale.
Union Pacific Adopts Employee Insurance Plan
The Union Pacific System announces a new employee insurance program effective January 1, 1917 for workers in Oregon, Short Line, and Oregon Washington lines. It provides life, accident, and sickness coverage with monthly benefits and a possible maximum of $2,600 for accidents, plus weekly sickness indemnity and life policy arrangements with an insurer for issued plans.
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Board of Directors
The
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon, Short Line Railroad Company
Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
Cireniara
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J. G. Reynolds & Company
Carl W
Timmreck
Shubert
Cour
A. B. Shubert
Chicago
Becker Brewing & Malting Co
Ogden, Utah
Cokeville Register
Cokeville Publishing Co
Cokeville
Wyoming
Marshall Reynolds
Pob Gillispie
Salt Lake City
Claude White
Border
Ivan Nicholls
Edgerton
Oakley
Kate Morgan
Pat Demarr
Kemmerer
E. R. Niebel
Dr. Marquis
J.D. Noblitt
LaVerne
Lawrence Gwin
Toorday
Shoshone
Linho
F. J. Millis
Reundolph
Utah
Jake Zambruman
Birch
Montpelier
Mourne S&istore
Richard Roverts
Bourne
Willard Williams
Earl Tompson of
Sage
Marge Fuller
Miss Salderston
8. B. Curtis
al Garndener
Dave Branson
Desert
Irene
Dorthy Keyhoe
Evanston
Ted Morgan
John Astle
Baby
Grover
Angies
Boyd Fuller
Pocatello
H. R. Shepherd
Paris
Forgeon Bungalow
En Bell of
Bennet Snodcon
Sck
Mina McArthur
Cottonwood Ranch
Olsey Twiss
Geneva
Mra. E
Sloan
Seca Springs
Jack Sehmnaler
L. A. Sweeney
Allen Forgeon
Bloomington
Idaho
Jack Schinzler
Santa
L. A. Woodward
Rube Brown
Smoot
W. Hill
Virginnia
John Inchauspe
Rock Springs
Etcheverry Ranch
John Stoffers
M. C. Campnell
Montana
Kansas City Star
Gufferer
Union Pacific System
M. C. Campbell
Porter
L. D
Wyo
Pete Fuller
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